Mrs Pasta Balmain
A fresh-pasta restaurant on Balmain's Darling Street, rated 4.7 across nearly 400 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Mrs Pasta sits on Darling Street in Balmain, a characterful, village-like peninsula suburb in Sydney's inner west. A pasta-focused Italian restaurant, it's earned a strong reputation for its fresh, handmade pasta — the kind of comforting, quality Italian fare that's become a genuine favourite for a satisfying feed.
The appeal is that combination of fresh, handmade pasta, a good drinks offering and a relaxed, welcoming setting in a great Balmain location, ideal for a comforting, satisfying dinner, a casual meal or a relaxed night out. Fresh pasta done well has a broad, enthusiastic following, and Mrs Pasta has clearly won over the locals in the inner west.
With a 4.7 rating from nearly 400 reviews, it's clearly delighting its diners. Menus, opening hours and pricing vary, and a popular pasta spot can get busy at peak times and on weekends, so it's worth checking current details and booking directly before you go — particularly if you're dining with a group, after a table at a peak time, or keen for a bowl of fresh pasta in Balmain.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 17:00 – 20:30
- WednesdayToday
- 11:30 – 14:30, 17:00 – 20:30
- Thursday
- 11:30 – 14:30, 17:00 – 20:30
- Friday
- 11:30 – 14:30, 17:00 – 21:00
- Saturday
- 11:30 – 14:30, 17:00 – 21:00
- Sunday
- Closed
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 86
- Popularity
- 79
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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